Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
Rich, velvety, and irresistibly creamy, this Classic Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect topping to elevate your favorite cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Made with just five simple ingredients—cream cheese, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and a hint of salt—this frosting strikes the ideal balance between tangy and sweet. It's effortlessly whipped into a silky, fluffy consistency in just 15 minutes, making it a quick and reliable recipe for any occasion. Whether you're frosting a luscious red velvet cake or adding a decadent swirl to carrot cake cupcakes, this versatile frosting is easy to customize and store. With its smooth texture and crowd-pleasing flavor, this cream cheese frosting is sure to become your go-to recipe for homemade baked goods.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Allow the cream cheese and unsalted butter to come to room temperature to ensure they blend smoothly.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and butter. Using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed, beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the vanilla extract and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, to the mixture. Continue beating on low speed initially to prevent sugar from flying out of the bowl. Once it begins to incorporate, increase the mixer speed to medium-high.
Step 5
After all the powdered sugar has been added, beat the frosting for an additional 3 minutes on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
Step 6
Once finished, taste the frosting, and if necessary, adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar for stiffness or a small amount of milk for a softer texture.
Step 7
Use the cream cheese frosting immediately to frost your cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Let it come to room temperature and remix before using if it's been refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (768.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3081.0 |
| Total Fat 126.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 73.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 353.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1320.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 492.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 478.5g | |
| Protein 14.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 237.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 330.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories